Over 600 young people attended an information event organised by Stockport Council during National Apprenticeship Week. The information event was held on Monday 11th March at Stockport Town Hall. The event was organised by the Council’s 14-19 Services is aimed at … [Read more...]
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CAMPAIGN RECRUITS FOSTER CARERS IN STOCKPORT
A recent campaign to recruit more foster carers for older children has helped increase enquiries from Stockpprt residents. A series of eye-catching adverts displayed on a billboard on the A6 and an open evening in February helped to nearly quadruple the number of expressions of interest in … [Read more...]
STANLEY SECURITY LINKS TO HUGHES SHOWERS
Stockport based Stanley Security Solutions have linked up with Bredbury neighbour Hughes Safety Showers to upgrade their computerised clocking terminal eliminating a paper based system immediately improving business efficiencies. Hughes Safety Showers have over ninety employees and were looking … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER TOWN CENTRES WORK TOGETHER ON NEW PLAN
Town centres in Greater Manchester are working together on a unique plan to ensure they co-ordinate to earn new investment and achieve the greatest possible success. The eight principal centres all recognise they are facing challenges from online shopping and out-of-town developments. Now … [Read more...]
STATE-OF-THE-ART DENTAL SURGERY OPENS ITS DOORS
A Bramhall dental practice has opened its doors having received funding from RBS to create a brand new state-of-the-art surgery. … [Read more...]
MP VISITS STOCKPORT COLLEGE’S POLITICS STUDENTS
Stockport College's A level politics students had their course brought to life when they had the opportunity to meet Labour MP for Stockport Ann Coffey. It is the first time the students have met an MP and it was a great chance for the group to further their understanding of British … [Read more...]
ARE YOU READY FOR RTI ?
From 6 April 2013 employers will have to start to report PAYE information to HMRC in real time. This is referred to as Real Time Information - or RTI. This means there are changes required to payroll and employers (or their accountant, bookkeeper or payroll bureau) will have … [Read more...]
BIS RETAIL INQUIRY WILL EXAMINE CHALLENGES FACING RETAILERS
Reacting to today's announcement that the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee plans to hold an Inquiry into the UK retail sector, the British Retail Consortium (BRC), welcomed the news and said it came at a pivotal point when the sector is facing … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS POINT OUT DANGERS OF A HOME-MADE WILL
In English law there is no requirement to make a will and statistics show that one in three of the population die without one. What is not always revealed is how many people die with a home-made will, which is either completely invalid or is valid in some way but does not reflect the true … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HUGHES SHOWERS RAINING AWARD
Hughes Safety Showers export achievements have once again been recognised. Hughes Safety Showers has been named runner-up in the Export category of Insider Magazine's inaugural ‘Made in the North West Awards.’ A glittering presentation evening, held at Ribby Hall in Lancashire, was … [Read more...]
NEW LOOK FOR GMP’s NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAMS
Greater Manchester Police has introduced bigger and more flexible neighbourhood policing teams (NPTs) across nine* of its 11 Divisions. Neighbourhood and investigative officers will now work side by side in teams, allowing them to share their knowledge, expertise and experience. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S EQUITY HOUSING SHORTLISTED IN AWARDS
Equity Housing, based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport have been shortlisted at the First Time Buyer Awards. They have been nominated for their developments at 137 Church Lane and for the Royal Oak Brewery in Stockport. in the categories for best small development and innovative redevelopment … [Read more...]